Description
- The Mechanical Aquarium from Ugears is an ingenious saltwater fishbowl, with two pet tropical fish chasing each other around a forest of macro-algae fronds, inside of which hides another small inhabitant of the marine environment…a seahorse!
- Not only is this DIY aquarium model kit, with its original theme and design, a fine addition to the Ugears catalogue, but it also features a unique mechanical action.
- The fish and algae rotate simultaneously and in parallel, at different speeds and in different directions, simulating the smooth, undulating rhythms of underwater plant and animal life.
- The elegant fish look like they are really swimming as they move their heads and tails side-to-side.
- The Mechanical Aquarium model is unique in that while many Ugears models are propelled by rubber band motors, the Aquarium is driven by a spring, for longer action and greater longevity.
- At Ugears we pride ourselves on innovating, and on listening to our loyal customers, many of whom have been asking for models with spring-loaded mechanisms.
- We are proud to bring you this spring-action aquarium…a first in our growing catalogue of Ugears models!
- To set the model in motion, wind the knob under the aquarium with about 25 half-turns, flip the switch from "STOP" to "SWIM" mode, then watch as your Mechanical Aquarium comes to life!
- The mechanism contains an internal pendulum to regulate and smooth the movement.
- We have designed this model to be the very definition of operational simplicity for users: one switch, two modes: on and off.
- You can stop the model at any time, or just let it go and enjoy the movements of the automaton fish and fronds for about 40 seconds.
- Number of components: 325
